Hang in there, brynn! I know what you mean about not always feeling new and exciting. The urge to drink was stronger in my last month than they ever were in the first three.
I've been working on my AVRT, since I'd let myself get away from it by the end. I'm hearing all kinds of beast activity disguised as coherent thoughts. If you've loosened up a bit on your technique, maybe a little refresher would be in order?